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Bartizan — Bar ti*zan , n. [Cf. {Brettice}.] (Arch.) A small, overhanging structure for lookout or defense, usually projecting at an angle of a building or near an entrance gateway. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

bartizan — [bär′tə zən, bär΄tə zan′] n. [revived by SCOTT2 Sir Walter from a Scot form altered &LT; ME bretasce,BRATTICE] a small, overhanging turret on a tower or battlement, originally for defense or as a lookout … English World dictionary

Bartizan — A bartizan or guerite is an overhanging, wall mounted turret projecting from the walls of medieval fortifications from the early 14th century up to the 16th century. They protect a warder and enable him to see around him. Bartizans generally are… … Wikipedia

bartizan — noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English bretasinge, from bretais parapet more at brattice Date: 1801 a small structure (as a turret) projecting from a building and serving especially for lookout or defense … New Collegiate Dictionary